Supporting Future Dental Professionals – Jeffersonville, IN
Supporting Tomorrow’s Dental Leaders Starts Today
At Limestone Dentistry, we believe our responsibility to care for smiles goes beyond the treatment room. One of the most meaningful ways we strive to give back to our community is by supporting the next generation of dental professionals. Through mentorship, education, and real-world experience, we’re proud to play a part in shaping the future of dentistry by supporting tomorrow’s dental leaders today.
Read on to learn how we partner with local schools to provide aspiring students with the skills, confidence, and support they need to succeed. If you have any questions or would like to know more, don’t hesitate to give our office a call!
How We’re Building Bright Futures In Dentistry
Dentistry is a complex and ever-evolving profession. That’s why real-world hands-on experience is so invaluable! The students we partner with experience working in a thriving, state-of-the-art dental practice, seeing for themselves how the knowledge they’ve gained in the lecture hall translates to real life. At Limestone Dentistry, our students will be able to:
- Shadow a wide range of procedures: From hygiene appointments to chair-side time with Dr. Thornton and his patients, students will observe nearly every aspect of patient care during appointments.
- Earn hours towards technical certifications: We provide opportunities to earn hours that count towards state-required certifications.
- Discover the ins and outs of a dental practice: Our students gain true hands-on experience on all things dentistry, including equipment sterilization, OSHA protocols, office etiquette, instrument identification, and more!
Many of these students enjoy the experience so much and perform so well that they join our team long-term. So, if you notice a few new faces around the office during your next visit, they might be future dental professionals who got their start right here!
The Dental Professionals of Tomorrow
Dr. Thornton has years of experience in both dentistry and teaching others about dental care. In addition to caring for families at Limestone Dentistry, he often speaks at the University of Louisville School of Dentistry on a range of advanced topics.
However, Dr. Thornton knows that learning doesn’t stop once students leave the lecture hall! That’s why our team works with students pursuing dental careers so they can get invaluable hands-on experience. We proudly partner with local schools like:
- Prosser Career Education Center
- Ivy Tech Community College
- Carris College
- Hosa Future Health Professionals
- Spalding University
These partnerships help provide students with meaningful exposure to the dental field and open doors to future careers in dentistry.
Why We Believe in Supporting Future Dental Professionals
At Limestone Dentistry, Dr. Thornton and our team believe that giving back to our community means more than providing quality care today. It also means creating a solid foundation for tomorrow. By supporting and mentoring future dental professionals, we’re passing along our knowledge, experience, and passion for dentistry to the next generation.
Through hands-on training, real-world opportunities, and lasting partnerships, we are helping students take their first steps toward rewarding careers in dental care. In doing so, we’re not only shaping the future of dentistry, but also helping ensure that brighter, healthier smiles are part of our community for generations to come!